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Dr William McKay Walkway

Greymouth · West Coast · Out & Back

↑ 23 m gain↓ 22 m descenthigh 41 msteepest 14 %

DISTANCE0.6 km

ASCENT23 m

DURATION0.5–1 hr

STEEPEST14 %

ROUTEOut & Back

RATING · HIKERS 4.0 · 2

DOG EFFORT2.2 /5 paws

PARKING60 m away

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Nearest emergency vetChristchurch After Hours Veterinary Centre, Christchurch~195 min drive · after-hours (nights+weekends)

03 366 1052

The route

Good to know

On the lead here. Keep it to two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds, as on most NZ tracks.

Forest shadeGood with kidsUsually a quiet track

About Dr William McKay Walkway

Dr William McKay Walkway covers 0.6 km, near Greymouth in West Coast, walked as an out-and-back.

Expect easy going, with around 23 m of climb, pitching up to 14 % at its steepest, and takes about 0.5–1 hr to walk.

Walkers come for native forest. Dogs are welcome here on the lead. Hikers rate it 4.0 / 5 across 2 reviews.

Stay nearby

Dog-friendly DOC campsites close to the trailhead, sort out the sleep, then walk.

Stay & walk

Goldsborough Campsite

25.1 km awayCampsite details →Stay & walk

Hans Bay – Lake Kaniere Campsite

39.2 km awayCampsite details →

Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

Can my dog go off the lead on Dr William McKay Walkway?

Dogs are welcome on Dr William McKay Walkway on a lead. Keep the lead at two metres or less and watch for ground-nesting birds.

How long is Dr William McKay Walkway?

Dr William McKay Walkway is 0.6 km with roughly 23 m of climb and takes about 0.5–1 hr.

Are there dog-friendly campsites near Dr William McKay Walkway?

Yes. The closest is Goldsborough Campsite, about 25 km away, and the track page lists more under Stay nearby. Every campsite shows its dog rules.

Hikes nearby

The closest dog-friendly tracks to this trailhead, by straight-line distance.

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Greymouth Grey River Walk

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Kumara Suspension Bridge

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Londonderry Rock Loop Track

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Swim spot

On a curated trip

This track is one leg of a longer dog-friendly route.

West Coast: Hokitika, Punakaiki & Charleston

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